| Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | peregrinator  | | Posted: | Dec 24, 2022 15:38 | | Subject: | Re: "New, Sealed" item in store description query | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, ghyde writes:
| | https://store.bricklink.com/sandpitcam?itemID=316227315#/shop?o={%22invID%22:%22316227315%22}
The above store has the above item for sale, and lists it as "New, Sealed",
however it states in the description the following:
Contents removed and rebadged in baggie, comes with all parts, accessories and
instructions
Is it allowed to state a set is "New, Sealed", if it has been removed
and rebadged in baggie?
I would not normally expect this to be listed as an actual "New, Sealed"
set, however, it's been a while since I've purchased anything on BrickLink
and the description of this item, to me, does not match it's condition.
If anyone can point out the relevant BrickLink policies that make this an actual
and valid listing, please enlighten me.
If this post belongs in a different topic please move it and notify me, if possible.
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I guess it should be "New, Complete" although even that is debatable
if the original foil package isn't included.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 24, 2022 10:21 | | Subject: | Re: Customs in Italy? | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, wildchicken13 writes:
| | The United States does have customs fees, but there is a certain threshold below
which customs fees do not apply. So, individuals generally do not need to worry
about paying customs fees, but large corporations such as the LEGO Group definitely
do.
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Ultimately the consumer will pay in any case - if a corporation has to pay fees
and taxes on their goods those will be passed on to the consumer in the form
of higher prices.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 22:28 | | Subject: | Re: Customs in Italy? | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I wonder if TLG pays a 22% fee on all sets they import in the US ... hmmm ...
time to start my own company, any brave souls willing to join?
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They are not paying 22% but they are definitely paying customs fees because of
the volume they're importing - they might even have to pay dock fees. Of
course TLG isn't the "buyer" in this case.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 20:30 | | Subject: | Re: Boba Fett sw0107 Graded 93.3 Sealed Value? | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Thus far I've read in the forum:
(1) it's better to store minifigs with the hips off since leaving them on
can cause the torso to crack, and
(2) it's better to sell new minifigures assembled since the torsos can crack
when the legs are put on
In General, rab1234 writes:
| | I keep seeing people say that torsos crack from legs being kept inserted. Personally
I’ve had hundreds of heavily played with figs from 1980 to early 90s that were
then stored in a variety of attics and basements for the next 30 years and none
of them developed cracks in the torsos from legs being left in. My experience
tells me that it’s the removal and swapping of arms that is far more likely to
cause damage. That being said, I didn’t have any figs from mid 90s to about 2015
and plastics could be different (like reddish brown and dark reds from around
2010). None of my display figs or kids’ figs from around 2015 onward have developed
cracks either.
In General, Elkenwood writes:
| | In General, liger99 writes:
| | Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
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I'm wondering if this will actually preserve the figure.
Generally it's better to store with hips off since side cracking usually
forms from pressure of the legs being pressed onto the torso.
Shouldn't be an issue, but abs plastic does off-gas as well, many years after
production. Though I've personally had no issue with parts sealed in air-tight
bags for decades.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 15:20 | | Subject: | Re: Mustard gang strikes again | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:
| | When will the violence end
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you definitely don't want to mess with les moutardins
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